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Ch. 3 Cells: The Living Units
Marieb, Hoehn11th EditionHuman Anatomy & PhysiologyISBN: 9780136874034
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Table of contents
- Ch. 1 The Human Body: An Orientation24
- Ch. 2 Chemistry Comes Alive25
- Ch. 3 Cells: The Living Units21
- Ch. 4 Tissue: The Living Fabric20
- Ch. 5 The Integumentary System11
- Ch. 6 Bones and Skeletal Tissues19
- Ch. 7 The Skeleton14
- Ch. 8 Joints7
- Ch. 9 Muscles and Muscle Tissue26
- Ch. 10 The Muscular System26
- Ch. 11 Fundamentals of the Nervous System and Nervous Tissue19
- Ch. 12 The Central Nervous System26
- Ch. 13 The Peripheral Nervous System and Reflex Activity32
- Ch. 14 The Autonomic Nervous System19
- Ch. 15 The Special Senses26
- Ch. 16 The Endocrine System23
- Ch. 17 Blood25
- Ch. 18 The Cardiovascular System: The Heart24
- Ch. 19 The Cardiovascular System: Blood Vessels27
- Ch. 20 The Lymphatic System and Lymphoid Organs and Tissues14
- Ch. 21 The Immune System: Innate and Adaptive Body Defenses27
- Ch. 22 The Respiratory System21
- Ch. 23 The Digestive System31
- Ch. 24 Nutrition, Metabolism, and Energy Balance26
- Ch. 25 The Urinary System26
- Ch. 26 Fluid, Electrolyte, and Acid-Base Balance24
- Ch. 27 The Reproductive System24
- Ch. 28 Pregnancy and Human Development25
- Ch. 29 Heredity11
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Chapter 3, Problem 20
In their anatomy lab, many students are exposed to the chemical preservatives phenol, formaldehyde, and alcohol. Our cells break down these toxins very effectively. What cellular organelle is responsible for this?
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Identify the function of cellular organelles involved in detoxification processes within the cell.
Recall that the organelle responsible for breaking down toxins and harmful substances like phenol, formaldehyde, and alcohol is the smooth endoplasmic reticulum (SER).
Understand that the smooth endoplasmic reticulum contains enzymes that metabolize and detoxify chemicals, making them less harmful to the cell.
Recognize that other organelles, such as lysosomes, are involved in digestion of cellular waste, but detoxification of chemicals primarily occurs in the smooth endoplasmic reticulum.
Summarize that the smooth endoplasmic reticulum plays a key role in metabolizing and detoxifying chemical preservatives encountered in the anatomy lab.
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Cellular Organelles and Their Functions
Cells contain specialized structures called organelles, each performing specific tasks. Understanding which organelle is responsible for detoxifying harmful substances is key to answering the question about breaking down chemical preservatives.
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Role of Peroxisomes in Detoxification
Peroxisomes are organelles that contain enzymes to break down toxic substances like phenol, formaldehyde, and alcohol. They neutralize harmful chemicals by oxidizing them, protecting the cell from damage.
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Metabolism of Chemical Preservatives
Chemical preservatives such as phenol, formaldehyde, and alcohol are metabolized through enzymatic reactions within cells. Understanding how these toxins are processed helps identify the organelle involved in their breakdown.
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Two examples of chemotherapeutic drugs (drugs used to treat cancer) and their cellular actions are listed below. Explain why each drug could be fatal to a cell. • Vincristine (brand name Oncovin): damages the mitotic spindle • Doxorubicin (Adriamycin): binds to DNA and blocks mRNA synthesis
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Explain why alcoholics are likely to have much more smooth ER than teetotalers.
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Cell division typically yields two daughter cells, each with one nucleus. How is the occasional binucleate condition of liver cells explained?
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Comment on the role of the sodium-potassium pump in maintaining a cell's resting membrane potential.
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Textbook Question
A 'red-hot' bacterial infection of the intestinal tract irritates the intestinal cells and interferes with digestion. Such a condition is often accompanied by diarrhea, which causes loss of body water. On the basis of what you have learned about osmotic water flows, explain why diarrhea may occur.
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